| Lower East Side | |
 | |
| Information | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| City | new York |
| Location | |
 40 ° 43 ′ 2 ″ N 73 ° 59 ′ 23 ″ W | |
The district called Lower East Side To Manhattan is bounded by Houston Street, Bowery, the Manhattan Bridge and the East River, its heart being Orchard Street. This “American Sentier Street” was therefore once a Jewish wholesale shopping street and is now a cheerful multicultural mix, made up of trendy boutiques, French cafes, sultry nightclubs and discount haberdashery stores, bodegas and ineradicable family convenience stores that sell everything from designer T-shirts to menorahs. East Village Traditionally part of the Lower East Side, but by developing his own personality he gained “independence”.
This is where the New York clothing industry started. The area was known as one of crazy promotions where it was possible, with serious digging, to unearth fantastic prices (especially along Orchard Street on Sunday afternoons). Unfortunately this is increasingly a thing of the past, with skyrocketing rents and the arrival of new avant-garde designers and long-toothed shopkeepers who previously haunted SoHo. But in this mix of old and new, chic and bohemian, you'll also find hip bars and music venues, a tired old snack bar that might serve up the best pastrami sandwich in the world, a restaurant called WD-50 which serves, hang in there, "molecular gastronomy", but also Gus's Pickles straight from the barrel, (as a reminder, pickles are part of Ashkenazi cuisine and are one of the "legendary" specialties of New York, including Gus's Pickles are supposed to be the best, however it doesn't have much difference from pickles!) and good bialys (another food imported by Jews from Eastern Europe, cousin of the bagel but healthier). And south of Delancey Street, you come to an area nowadays colonized by Chinatown.
To go
Several bus lines serve the Lower East Side, as well as subway lines 
which serve Essex Street; line 
to Delancey Street (which connects to Essex Street station), East Broadway, or 2nd Avenue; or the lines 
to Grand Street.
To see
- 1 Lower East Side Tenement Museum 90, Orchard Str.,
1 212 431-0233 
Tue-Fri 11 h - 18 h, Sat-Sun-Su 10 h 45 - 18 h, Mon (open, but no guided tour) 11 h - 17 h 30. 
the guided tours are sold out quickly, remember to book. - 2 Eldridge Street Synagogue Museum 12, Eldridge Str, 1 212 219-0888 Sun-Thu 10 h - 17 h, Fri. 10 h - 15 h. adults 10 $, students / seniors 8 $, children (5-18 years) 6 $, families 15 $, free entry Monday all day. – Held by a secular cultural association centered on the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, which showcases the culture, history and traditions of the great wave of Jewish immigration to the Lower East Side and draws parallels to the various other communities to have settled in America. The museum offers guided tours of the synagogue, as well as exhibitions and cultural programs such as concerts, neighborhood walks and film screenings.
- 3 New Museum 235, Bowery Closed Mon-Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 11 h - 18 h, Game. 11 h - 21 h. Adults: 16 $, Seniors: 14 $, Students: 12 $. Free entry on Thursday from 19 h - 21 h. – An immaculate building which stands out resolutely from its environment without making it ugly and which houses a museum of contemporary art housing really cutting-edge pieces (that means that we often do not understand everything, but in any case it is spectacular) Events and exhibitions take place there frequently, there is a good bookstore and on weekends you can enjoy the view from the Sky Room.
- 4 Kehila Kedosha Janina Museum 280 Broome Street (Metro
to Delancy or lines 
up to Large), 1 516-456-9336 11 h - 16 h on Sunday. free. – Museum recounting the history of Greek Jews located in the only Romaniot synagogue, a declining Jewish community of Greek language and culture, of the New World.
Tue-Fri 
the guided tours are sold out quickly, remember to book
Do
- Lower East Side Cell Phone Tour free. – A very fun and original initiative, which however requires you to be fairly fluent in English and to be able to make phone calls. Download the site map and print it or display it on your tablet, and navigate to the sites marked on the map. At some point, you will be given a phone number and the code of the site you are dialing in front of. On the other end of the phone, a New Yorker participating in the operation will tell you everything he knows about the site in question.
- Lower East Side Jewish Conservatory 235, East Broadway – Another initiative, this paid one, which offers private or public guided tours of the Jewish quarter of the Lower East Side. The advantage of allowing non-Jews to enter synagogues.
To buy
Orchard Street contains more and more luxury boutiques replacing bargain nests, although this is still possible for those who bother to search. Note that most shops in the area will be closed on Saturdays and on Jewish calendar holidays.
- Bluestockings Radical Books 172, Allen Str. (between Stanton and Rivington), 1 212 777-6028 Every day from 11 h - 23 h. – A fun radical feminist bookstore with a small cafe and regular readings and other events.
Eat
- Katz's Deli 205 Houston Street, east (and Ludlow), 1 212 254-2246 – Iconic New York caterer. A cult scene from When Harry meets Sally was shot there, and like Sally, you need to order a pastrami sandwich. If you love pastrami, your visit to Katz’s will be remembered for a long time. don’t lose your ticket, and don’t forget to tip the waiter at least 1 $ per sandwich. You can also try the brisket, it is also delicious. Remember to ask for "juicy", in this context, that means fat.
- Congee Village 100, Allen Str (Immediately south of Delancey), 1 212 941-1818 ~15-25 $/ person for a large dish. – Hong Kong cuisine. Universally recognized as very high quality a few years ago, some say it has gone down in range since then. In any case, it is still popular with the Chinese, and its menu is varied and interesting. Better to book outside of the midday hours.
- Congee Bowery 207 Bowery (immediately south of Rivington Street), 1 212 766-2828 – a branch of Congee Village serving the same dishes but can be a little less crowded during rush hour.
- WD-50 50 Clinton St (between Rivington and Stanton), 1 212 477-2900 Entries 14-17 $, main course 24-34 $, desserts 11 $ ; 9-Tasting menu (9 courses) 115 $ with wine accompaniment option 65 $, 3 dessert dishes 25 $, 5 dessert dishes 35 $.. – We appreciate its "molecular gastronomy" which one could less pompously call "avant-garde cuisine". Reservation required.
- Donut Plant 379, Grand Street (between Essex and Norfolk; Subway: F to Canal Street or F, J, M, Z to Delancey Street; Bus: 14A to Grand Street (westbound terminus)), 1 212 505-3700 Tue-Sun 6 h 30 - 18 h 30. – As the name suggests, a donut factory, which has nothing to do with those of the big chains. So each donut costs roughly in 2,5 $, but the place is truly exceptional, which can be described as a palace (but not grandiloquent) of donut craftsmanship.
- 'inoteca 98, Rivington Str. (and Ludlow; Metro: F, J, M, Z to Delancey / Essex; Bus: M14A or M15), 1 212 614-0473 Every day from noon to 3 h, the weekend opening at 10 h and brunch until 16 h. Salads and antipasti: 5-13 $ ; panini: 11-18 $ ; affettati (cold cuts like prosciutto, bresaola): 7-10 $ ; main courses (piatti): 12-18 $ ; fritti (fried foods): 8-18 $ ; cheese board : 11 $ (3 pieces) - 21 $ (9 pieces); wine by the glass or by the bottle. – reputable, quality establishment that closes late. Handy for the after-pub sandwich that's always a hit.
- Wing shoon 165 Broadway East (and Rutgers), 1 212 780-0238 – A very good restaurant for banquets, well that's what Chinese customers often do. The star dish is Soy Sauce Chicken (soy sauce chicken), maybe the best in all of Chinatown, unfortunately it breaks out quite frequently, but of course you can call ahead to find out if there is any left. You can take a table and order half a chicken with soy sauce on rice and side vegetables, all for less than 20 $ and leftovers, you pack them up to take home.
- Yonah Schimmel's Knishes Bakery 137, Houston Str. is (between Orchard and Allen) 1 212 477-2858. – Claims to serve "the best knishes around the world since 1910 "- A bakery that has effectively sold knishes for over a century. The Lower East Side was at the time mainly populated by Jewish emigrants but despite their relative abandonment of the area, Yonah Schimmel remains loyal to the post. knishes are quite similar to empenadas, samosas, and other calzones found in other cuisines.
- 1 Russ & Daughters Cafe 127 Orchard St ( Delancey -
Essex St) Mon.- Fri. : 9 h - 22 h - sat.- Sun. : 8 h - 22 h. 15 $ - 40 $. – Renowned for their bagels, Russ & Daughters is a restaurant opened in May 2014. It is the extension of the family grocery store opened in 1914, a few steps from the café.
Have a drink / Go out
Lower East Side is a famous district for those who want a drink, especially among young people. We come from the surroundings, from other districts, from the suburbs and even from much further! Here are some addresses to get you in the mood:
- Happy Ending Lounge 302 Broome Street (Lines to Grand Street, to Delancey Street, or M15 bus), 1 212 334-9676 – Occupies the premises of what was once a… Hem, Chinese massage parlor, hence its name. From its days as a brothel, there remains an ... interesting interior, with individual showers still visible in the basement, where there are two rooms. On the main floor, past a long misty hallway, there is another bar room with a dance floor. Mainly attracts a young clientele who enjoy drinking until they roll under the table, late at night, dancing with the discretion of a foghorn to techno music in a rather psychedelic multicolored fog. Drinks are a bit pricey, but clearly we go for the experience. Plan anyway earplugs just in case.
- The Whiskey Ward 121 Essex Street (between Delancey and Rivington. Lines to Delancey / Essex or M14 bus), 1 212 477-2998 – Whiskey bar. Often quite quiet during the week. The menu is varied, including sometimes rare specimens of Americans, Scots and Irish. Standard whiskeys may seem a bit more expensive to you than in general bars, but you also benefit from the advice of the barman or the waiters, real experts, who will be able to guide you in your choice and it is possible to have sessions. discoveries where you taste smaller amounts. Also offer standard beer-like drinks, for the non-aficionado you hang out there.
Housing
- Comfort Inn Manhattan Bridge 61-63 Chrystie St, 1 212 925-1212 200-300 $. – Standard chain hotel with wi-fi, decent breakfast, and pets allowed for a fee.
- GEM Hotel-SoHo 135, Houston Str. is (and Forsyth Str.), 1 212 358-8844 from 210 $.
- Thompson LES Hotel 190, Allen Str., 1 212 460-5300 room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. from 150 $.
- Hotel on Rivington 107, Rivington Str., 1 212 475-2600 – A 21-story tower, comprehensive service, breathtaking views.
